Author: Travis Carey

https://youtu.be/z7ggNr0GIyI?si=Jq8b4BLyCm-EwaSO In this episode, Pastor Travis sits down with his mother-in-law Marla and her two daughters — his wife Maddie and his sister-in-law Marissa — to walk through one of the most difficult and hopeful stories we’ve shared on the podcast. Using Luke 15 as the framework, the conversation moves through three seasons every parent of a prodigal eventually faces: the raising, the rebellion, and the return. Marla shares what it was like to raise four daughters in the Bible Belt, send them to Christian school, and still watch two of them spiral into addiction after a painful divorce. Maddie…

In this episode, Pastor Travis and Pastor Greg Huston tackle one of the most controversial and rapidly shifting conversations in today’s culture—Israel, the Church, and what the Bible actually says about both. With social media flooded with opinions, viral clips, and bold claims from influential voices, many believers are left asking: What is true? And more importantly, what does Scripture say? We dive into the growing trend of Christians questioning Israel, unpack the rise of replacement theology, and examine why this shift is happening right now. From cultural influence and media narratives to deeply rooted theological misunderstandings, we explore how…

In this episode, we dive deep into a topic that is affecting millions but is often misunderstood by the church and the world alike: Anxiety. Joining this episode is my wife, Madison Carey, to share her powerful personal journey through addiction, multiple mental health diagnoses, and the overwhelming “unexplainable fear” that once clouded her life. We challenge the modern secular approach to mental health and discuss why the church has largely forfeited “care for the soul” to a $150 billion-a-year pharmaceutical industry. In this episode, we discuss: The History of Psychiatry: Why “care for the soul” used to be the…

In this episode, Pastor Travis Carey is joined by his longtime friend and fellow minister, Pastor Paul Trovarello, for a candid and powerful conversation about the reality of addiction. Drawing from their shared history at Calvary Chapel in Bangor, Paul reflects on his own journey through the Calvary Residential Discipleship program and his subsequent call to ministry. They discuss how addiction impacts nearly every family in America and emphasize that the road to recovery begins with a radical encounter with the grace of God. The discussion dives deep into the biblical truths that sustain those in their darkest hours, offering…

https://youtu.be/Tv3OXw87gpk?si=kogXgGZsGymexvDH In this episode of The Pastor’s Office Podcast, Pastor Travis Carey sits down with Steve Robinson, editor-in-chief of The Maine Wire, for an in-depth conversation about the growing problem of misinformation in media, government, and culture. Together they explore the responsibility of both pastors and journalists to pursue truth in their respective callings. From the role of the church in today’s cultural battles to the challenges facing investigative journalism, this conversation examines how information is shaped—and sometimes distorted—in modern society. In a time when competing narratives dominate public discourse, this episode challenges listeners to ask an important question: How…

https://youtu.be/EQCoTRevAlY?si=DmdHatxDJvx7ibBP In this episode of The Pastor’s Office Podcast, host Travis Carey sits down with his own pastor, Ken Graves, for a wide-ranging conversation about government as the third institution established by God. Drawing from Scripture, the two discuss the purpose of civil authority, the responsibilities of Christians within society, and how believers should think about political engagement in today’s cultural climate. The discussion explores the biblical foundations of government and what they mean for Christians navigating the public square. 🎧 Listen to The Pastor’s Office on audio here. 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube